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Travel/vacation plans

crazered — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:57:34 GMT

Anyone changing your vacation plans because of the virus.?

we plan to go to Disney World- flying in a couple weeks.
My husband says not to worry no worse than the flu. He feels the news is blowing it out of portion.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:00:56 GMT

Flying from our local airport to West Palm Beach in 3 weeks and I am not worried, I am immune suppressed and I always take precautions when I fly

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:03:08 GMT

Yes, we cancelled Egypt. Enjoying our lives and taking normal precautions. But we have nixed out of country travel temporarily.

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CrazyDaisy — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:06:10 GMT

Nope

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Travone — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:18:44 GMT

Not changing any of my plans. If I lived my life in fear of what might happen, I'd never leave the house. Life is for living, not hiding. Just be prudent and take recommended precautions.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:26:07 GMT

We were going to take a cruise and have decided to wait.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:36:14 GMT

We're leaving tomorrow for New Orleans. Also have plans for the last 2 weeks in April. Flying both times. Have no intention of changing anything.

However, if I had plans to fly internationally or especially taking a cruise, I would definitely reconsider.

I also read that 80,000 people died from the flu last year in the U.S. alone and that the vaccine is less than 50% effective. How come I never heard about this???

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wagirl — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:26:38 GMT

Have no plans and if I did , yes---I would change them. I think there is way more to all this than the info that is given to us---but time will tell.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:29:03 GMT

After hearing my local news last nite, I definitley agree, much more to this, it is not to be taken lightly at this point.

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LindaSal — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:33:06 GMT

We are leaving April 29th for a river boat cruise on the Douro river in Portugal. Not changing our plans, not overly concerned. We are both retired health professionals and feel that yes, it is being blown out of proportion. We are always aware of our surroundings and take precautions such as the standard hand washing and we always carry Lysol wipes for the plane. Our boat only carries 84 passengers so it's not like a giant cruise ship with thousands (we gave those trips up years ago). We are traveling while we can and do our best with diet and exercise to stay healthy. You never know, I've already had cancer so I move on with life!

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:43:48 GMT

Due to our advanced age and compromised immune systems, our physician recommended a 'staycation'. We plan on investing in some home improvements so that we can enjoy our time right here.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:46:54 GMT

Your husband is right, this isn't the Plague. It's a flu virus and the vast majority of us just have to be smart and be meticulous about hand hygiene. Of course, the elderly and those who have respiratory diseases have to take additional precautions. People can get them from their doctors or from the CDC website. Last night my friend was concerned because her 74 year old mother is going to Italy in July, as she always does. She came here almost 50 years ago as a young bride and except for a the years when she was pregnant or nursing, she has spent the month of July in Italy with her family. She's strong, healthy, smart. So, she sees no reason not to go this year. I tend to agree with her. Our friends from London arrive here the end of April and we'll all be vacationing in Newport RI in May. We are in the thinking stage about a Fall vacation. We have not ruled Europe out, with the cancellation , we might see some good deals.

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KKlim — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:48:32 GMT

@wagirl and shelbelle..I completely agree w/ the 2 of u. I was surprised to read some replies. No traveling for me at this point. I’ve gotten leery the past few days about just going into my office building where there is a lot of outside guests in and out of the building. I guess it depends on where u live at this point. I am in a nyc suburb and it’s steadily gaining strength here little by little !

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FiddleDeeDee — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:49:39 GMT

No travel plans but 1 child had their college semester overseas cancelled (multiple colleges in my state have cancelled all overseas travel for planned student trips), husband has had 2 business trips cancelled by his firm (they will do them via skype instead) and another child has had a trip cancelled as the couple called off their wedding due to the location being hard hit by the virus.

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haddon9 — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:49:58 GMT

I have plans the end of the month to fly to Ft. Lauderdale. I'm not afraid of being there but I am anxious about being in the airport & plane....not sure what I'm going to do yet.

I also have plans to fly to Madrid in June...that's up in the air as well.

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Hoovermom — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:57:47 GMT

Yes, we are going on a cruise in a week and also flying to the cruise port. Trying to live a normal life with all the necessary precautions but not going to quit living.

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wagirl — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:59:17 GMT

@KKlim-----I live near ground zero---in WA state--in fact that nursing home and hospital are 15 minutes away from me. I go to that hospital for everything--all my drs are there,so I am a little more concerned than normal--and am 65 but healthy----- I listen to the local health experts here and not from the idiots back east especially the one that has a "hunch" all this is not a big deal---- I guess until one of them gets sick---then maybe they will change their tune-----

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Isobel Archer — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:14:36 GMT

So sad for the passengers on the cruise ship outside of CA. Refusing entry to the U.S. and quarantine and treatment (for U.S. citizens yet) is consigning them to illness and possible death. I am appalled.

Even when we wouldn't let flights come, we evacuated American citizens to come home for treatment.

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:17:52 GMT

It is not only the elderly and people with respiratory issues who need to be more careful. It is ALL people with a compromised immune system that needs to be careful including those with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, asthma, pregnant women and on and on. There is a long list of exactly who is considered to have a compromised immune system.

As of right now, I have no plans to change my vacation. We will be in Nashville in a couple of weeks and we are leaving for a cruise at the end of April. I will keep up with any recommendations from CDC or WHO. It's my understanding the VP is meeting with various cruiseline big wigs tomorrow to discuss what is going on.

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World Traveler — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:18:42 GMT

No; still going to the Ukraine and Romania in June. I wouldn't go anywhere if I canceled my plans every time something like this was going on.

Enjoy your trip to Disney World!